About this episode

Dr. Jen Fry shares her journey from people-pleaser to CEO, offering insights on leadership and the importance of setting boundaries in business.

In this powerful episode of EO Visionary Voices, host Brent Peterson sits down with Dr. Jen Fry, CEO of Coordle and author of "I Said No: How to Have a Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a Jerk." As a professional speaker specializing in conflict resolution and culture, and founder of a tech company revolutionizing group travel and sports tourism, Jen brings invaluable insights on leadership, entrepreneurship, and the art of saying no. Jen shares her journey from being a "kind asshole" (her words!) to becoming a successful entrepreneur who helps others build essential boundary-setting skills. She reveals why conflict is actually a mental health issue and how leaders can create cultures where failure becomes a learning opportunity rather than a career-ending event. Throughout this engaging conversation, you'll discover practical strategies for setting boundaries without being a jerk, how to handle rejection in business, and why your best entrepreneurial lessons come from your worst failures. Jen also breaks down the critical difference between being nice versus being kind, and shares her unique approach to leadership that encourages innovation while maintaining accountability…

People in this episode

Host: Brent W. Peterson

Guest: Dr. Jen Fry

Topics covered

• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• boundary-setting
• conflict resolution
• mental health
• failure
• innovation

Keywords

• people-pleaser
• CEO
• boundaries
• conflict resolution
• leadership
• entrepreneurship
• failure
• innovation
• mental health
• decision-making

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Coordle

Books & works: I Said No: How to Have a Backbone and Boundaries Without Being a Jerk

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